billyvmom

Uh-oh... you better not have just cursed me!! lol

This is my last week at home... has been a good recovery over all. I took a great walk today and want to connect and share some pictures. Everyone is off at work, etc... This has been a peaceful time, but missing friends, family and people. Thanks for being apart of this day with me.

I started taking adult Fiber pills that are like gummie Vitamins. Keeps things moving . I was only going every 5 days and was hdin Water. All is good now!!

I just want this weight gone! It's making me crazy.

Glad you are doing good.

I ended up with 3 clots now and am on Coumadin and lovanox. I still am glad I had the surgery. I was unlucky but, when my clots resolve I will be thin and healthy. No one can make you ok with having surgery if your terrified. what we can do is support each other let you know from our experiences. My advice research research research. Make a list of every question and ask your surgeon. Every surgery has risks, some of us did get stuck with complications For me obesity has more long term risks that the sleeve surgery. For every me and iggy there are 100 everything is awesome posts. Honestly trying to choke down Protein Shakes and getting my liquid in is more of a hardship than the clots are at this point. Hope you make the best decision for you based on knowledge not fear. Regardless what you decide to do be comfortable with your decision.

From 44 down to 38 pants.
From 5x to 2x shirts.
From 15 to 14 shoes.....weird.

You can't do this until you are ready. Seriously...it's a huge commitment. BUT - a doctor's appointment isn't a commitment to surgery - it's just taking one step - and you can do one step. Get information, ensure you trust the surgeon and his/her team, talk to a dietician, research the procedure, etc. Just take it one step at a time and if the doors are to open, they will. Do this for you!
COURAGE IS BEING SCARED TO DEATH, BUT SADDLING UP ANYWAY! (John Wayne).

Sorry to hear this. I personally was more afraid of going the rest of my life without living than I was of a minuscule chance of not making it through surgery.

Don't forget the Isopure Protein drinks are considered clear

Hi Dorrie! Lol! We will conquer this! I am stronger than crab Rangoon!!!

Hi Dorrie! Lol! We will conquer this! I am stronger than crab Rangoon!!!

Hi Dorrie! Lol! We will conquer this! I am stronger than crab Rangoon!!!

I agree with both ideas, the planning and the tracking. I didn't start using MFP until a month out and it has helped me tremendously. I'm one of those unfortunate people who still gets hungry and has cravings and I wonder those damn ghrelin hormones are still haunting me. I do enjoy something "bad" from time to time which still gives me pleasure, like a true food addict. But, like a true math teacher, I love seeing my progress and reaching my goals on MFP. I feel much better about myself and my journey when I frequently see the numbers I want to see. And I was resistant to MFP at first because I'm lazy but it's super easy and quick, now I'm obsessed!
Also, planning has helped me a ton! I started this when I lost 65 lbs pre-op. I create a spreadsheet or table in PPT and list my three meals plus a few snack options for each day. I may switch around days and swap things out but, in general, by the end of the week I've eaten all of the meals on there. Then I save it as an image and save it as my desktop background image on my computer. That way, I'm forced to look at and fulfill the plan.
Good luck! We are all working on recovery, in a variety of ways.

This forum would make one crazy family reunion lol!

....or My Fitness Pal....like EVERYONE else on this forum except OTR Sleever. He is a lone wolf.

So mad at myself!!! I have done nothing but, snack since I got the ok to eat... Want to kick myself today but, gonna dust myself off and I am making myself get back on the saddle. I was so sick of the mushy liquids and went a little crazy. I can't eat much but, what I ate was junk... It wasn't like I was hungry I just wanted to eat. Gonna have to treat myself like a heroin addict and one day at a time it. Hi my name is Brandy and I am a food junkie. Today will be my first day clean since my binge on Chinese food.

Hi, my name is Dorrie and I'm a food addict too. I'm really working on this issue now.

So mad at myself!!! I have done nothing but, snack since I got the ok to eat... Want to kick myself today but, gonna dust myself off and I am making myself get back on the saddle. I was so sick of the mushy liquids and went a little crazy. I can't eat much but, what I ate was junk... It wasn't like I was hungry I just wanted to eat. Gonna have to treat myself like a heroin addict and one day at a time it. Hi my name is Brandy and I am a food junkie. Today will be my first day clean since my binge on Chinese food.

So mad at myself!!! I have done nothing but, snack since I got the ok to eat... Want to kick myself today but, gonna dust myself off and I am making myself get back on the saddle. I was so sick of the mushy liquids and went a little crazy. I can't eat much but, what I ate was junk... It wasn't like I was hungry I just wanted to eat. Gonna have to treat myself like a heroin addict and one day at a time it. Hi my name is Brandy and I am a food junkie. Today will be my first day clean since my binge on Chinese food.

I'm at the hospital in registration ...... Ready to get this going !

They won't let you use tampon during surgery. Too much risk of infection. Not a big deal they have you use pads do if you don't want the horrible hospital ones bring your own.

Appeal it!!!

Chad my heart is breaking for you right now. I am glad you are going through the surgery. I will be praying for you and your family. We are all here if you need us.